Brookhurst International School vs SABIS® International School – Runda

	B Brookhurst International School Nairobi, Kenya	S SABIS® International School – Runda Nairobi, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 140,000 - 1,485,500	Fees / year KES 70,000 - 2,158,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 210
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size 32
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in Kenya: Lavington, Nairobi County, and Kiserian, Kajiado County.	Location Nairobi, Kenya. The postal address is P.O. Box 111-00627, Two Rivers, Nairobi, Kenya. The school is part of the SABIS Network.
Stages	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage; Preparatory School; High School; Sixth Form; IB World. The school follows the British national curriculum, accredited by Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel, for students from Year 1 to A level.	Stages Kindergarten; Lower School (grades 2–4); Middle School; High School
School type	School type Coeducational day and boarding school.	School type International school (SABIS Network)
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 30 nationalities represented; Kenyan is among them.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning support is provided through teacher‑led study groups, prefects and group leaders, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on‑demand tutoring videos. Advisory classes are offered for Primary School (Grade 1–Grade 6) in the morning, with Grade 7 having weekly advisory sessions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Kenya	Country affiliation Kenya
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational; welcomes all faiths.	Religious affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - Interview and psychometric test: KES 5,000 per applicant. - Admission (one‑off): KES 15,000. - Caution money (refundable subject to school rules): KES 20,000. - Beddings for boarders (one‑off, without bed sheets): KES 10,000. Tuition fees — Kiserian Campus (day and boarding figures shown where applicable) - Preparatory / Early Years (per term): Tuition KES 107,395; Meals/refreshments add KES 30,000 (day) for a per‑term total shown as KES 137,395 for day students. Boarding option adds boarding component so combined amount is shown as KES 220,230. - Year 1 (per term): Tuition KES 107,395; Meals KES 30,000 (day). Boarding combined amount shown as KES 220,230. - Year 2 (per term): Tuition KES 134,590; Meals KES 30,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 259,660. - Years 3–6 (per term): Tuition KES 157,700; Meals KES 35,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 282,770. - Years 7–9 (per term): Tuition KES 206,640; Meals KES 35,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 380,640. - Year 10 (per term): Tuition KES 231,110; Meals KES 35,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 405,110. - Year 11 (senior junior cycle) — annual amount and instalment option: Day students — annual KES 966,740, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 450,790; Term 2: KES 483,370). Boarding students — annual KES 1,344,470, payable in two equal instalments (Term 1: KES 672,235; Term 2: KES 672,235). - Year 12 (A‑level / sixth form) — annual amount and instalment option: Day students — annual KES 1,068,680, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 490,930; Term 2: KES 534,340). Boarding students — annual KES 1,424,750, payable in two equal instalments (Term 1: KES 712,375; Term 2: KES 712,375). - Year 13 (A‑level / sixth form) — annual amount and instalment option: Day students — annual KES 1,117,640, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 521,305; Term 2: KES 558,820). Boarding students — annual KES 1,485,500, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 742,750; Term 2: KES 672,235). - BTEC courses (per term): Tuition KES 285,870; Meals KES 35,000 (day). Boarding combined amount shown as KES 459,870. Tuition fees — Lavington Campus (day only; boarding is offered at Kiserian only) - Early Years: KES 150,000 (full day) or KES 140,000 (half day). - Years 1–2: KES 207,200 (per term). - Years 3–4: KES 226,600 (per term). - Years 5–6: KES 245,990 (per term). - Years 7–8: KES 271,900 (per term). - Year 9: KES 297,800 (per term). - Year 10: KES 323,700 (per term). - Year 11 — annual and instalment detail: Annual KES 1,182,950, payable in two instalments: Term 1 KES 591,475 and Term 2 KES 591,475 (due in September and January). - Year 12 — annual and instalment detail: Annual KES 1,222,400, payable in two instalments: Term 1 KES 611,200 and Term 2 KES 611,200. - Year 13 — annual and instalment detail: Annual KES 1,237,400, payable in two instalments: Term 1 KES 618,700 and Term 2 KES 618,700. - Aviation program: Fees for the aviation pathway are provided at admission and are paid separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard school billing is termly; school fees are payable in full before the start of every term. A two‑instalment option is available where stated (commonly used for Years 11–13). Parents who wish to pay termly for Years 11 and 13 must inform the school in advance. - For Year 11 and Year 13 the annual fee is split into two equal instalments due in September and January unless alternate termly arrangements are agreed in advance. - Late payment surcharge: 2% per month applied on overdue balances. - Withdrawal and notice: One full term's written notice is required to withdraw a student. Failure to give one term's notice incurs a charge equal to one term's fee. Boarding fees and boarding‑related charges (Kiserian campus only) - Boarding component (per term) is shown alongside tuition for each year group in the Kiserian campus fee listing; combined totals are provided for boarding students (examples: Early Years combined KES 220,230 per term; Years 3–6 combined KES 282,770 per term; Years 7–9 combined KES 380,640 per term). Weekly boarding (optional) KES 20,000 per term. - Beddings (one‑off) KES 10,000. Other recurring and one‑off charges - Transport (per term) — Kiserian day routes example: KES 66,000 per term (two‑way, selected routes); Lavington transport zones have tiered two‑way per‑term rates (examples: Zone A KES 49,800 per term; Zone B KES 55,400; Zone C KES 60,800; Zone D KES 66,200; Zone E KES 80,400; Zone F KES 85,800). One‑way charge is normally 50% of the two‑way rate. - Clinical/medical fee (termly): Day scholars KES 5,000 per term; boarders KES 10,000 per term (Kiserian). Lavington shows a medical fee KES 7,000 (paid termly). - Sports and Talent Development activities (termly): Day scholars KES 10,000 (Kiserian) / KES 15,000 (Lavington); Boarders KES 20,000 (Kiserian). - Textbooks, exercise books and subscriptions: KES 35,000 per year. - Meals / Lunches / Refreshments: KES 30,000–35,000 per term depending on year group and campus (examples given per year group in campus fee listings). - Graduation fees: Preparatory KES 10,000; Seniors (Years 11 and 13) KES 15,000. Refunds and credits - School fees are not refundable once paid; the school requires payment in full before the start of each term and states that fees paid are non‑refundable. Failure to give the required one‑term withdrawal notice results in a charge equal to one term's fee. Fee payment options and instructions - Cash payments are not accepted on campus. Payments are accepted via bank deposit / bank transfer and via the school Paybill numbers; parents must email or WhatsApp the deposit slip with the student's name and year to the campus accounts contact provided. USD payments are accepted but converted using the prevailing market exchange rate. - Primary bank accounts and Paybill numbers provided for fee payments (use student name on deposit): - Equity Bank (KES): Account 0010260550844, Branch: Four Ways; Paybill: 247247. Equity USD account: 0010260550853. - Standard Chartered (KES): Account 0102023806400, Branch: Chiromo; Paybill: 329329. Standard Chartered (USD) account: 8752523806400. - Family Bank (KES): Account 068000010111 (Family Bank Towers); Paybill: 222111 (Account: 160072 Student Name). Family Bank (USD): 068000030947. - Email for deposit slips and payment queries: accounts@brookhurstschool.or.ke (Kiserian) and BISLavington@brookhurstschool.or.ke (Lavington). WhatsApp payment tracing numbers are published for each campus—use the campus contact number when sending confirmations. Other notes about fees and discounts - Family discounts apply to tuition only: 2nd child 10%; 3rd child 20%; 4th child 30%; 5th and subsequent children 40%. Transport family discount up to 50% for the second and subsequent child on the same route.	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - One-time, non-refundable registration fee: KES 70,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term installments) - KG1 — Annual: KES 903,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 301,000; Term 2 KES 301,000; Term 3 KES 301,000. - KG2 — Annual: KES 903,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 301,000; Term 2 KES 301,000; Term 3 KES 301,000. - Grade 1 — Annual: KES 1,229,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 410,000; Term 2 KES 410,000; Term 3 KES 409,000. - Grade 2 — Annual: KES 1,229,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 410,000; Term 2 KES 410,000; Term 3 KES 409,000. - Grade 3 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 4 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 5 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 6 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 7 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000. - Grade 8 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000. - Grade 9 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000. - Grade 10 — Annual: KES 1,953,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 651,000; Term 2 KES 651,000; Term 3 KES 651,000. - Grade 11 — Annual: KES 1,953,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 651,000; Term 2 KES 651,000; Term 3 KES 651,000. - Grade 12 — Annual: KES 2,158,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 720,000; Term 2 KES 720,000; Term 3 KES 718,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Installment timing: 1st installment due upon registration; 2nd installment due two weeks before the start of Term 2; 3rd installment due two weeks before the start of Term 3. Fees are collected in Kenyan Shillings. School fees include tuition, books, and a morning snack. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding fee (listed in the fee schedule): KES 790,500. The boarding charge as shown includes meals, accommodation, and Friday transport. Other costs and optional fees - Transport (termly rates shown on the bus registration form): - Runda/Thindigua/Evergreen/Four Ways/Ridgeways areas — One-way termly KES 34,100; Round-trip termly KES 48,000 (approx. 1–5 km routes). - Westlands/Parklands/Garden Estate/Muthaiga/Rosslyn areas — One-way termly KES 47,200; Round-trip termly KES 67,300 (approx. 6–14 km routes). - The Hub Karen/Mombasa Road/Loresho/Lavington areas — One-way termly KES 67,300; Round-trip termly KES 96,000 (approx. 15+ km routes). - Hot lunch / meal subscription (registration present on the fee pack): Lunch-only option (term rate listed): KES 32,300 (subscription fees are non-refundable). - Uniform pricing (examples; prices include VAT): All Polo (short sleeve) KES 1,540; All Jacket KES 2,820; Summer PE T‑shirt KES 1,400; Trousers KES 2,950; Girls Dress KES 2,680; Hoodie KES 3,590. Final uniform cost depends on items and sizes selected. - Other incidental or subscription charges (for example, extracurricular activities or event-specific charges) may apply; specific subscription items (meals/transport) are noted as non-refundable where indicated. Sibling discounts - First sibling: full school fees. Second sibling: 5% discount on school fees only. Third sibling: 10% discount on school fees only. Fourth sibling and above: 20% discount on school fees only. Refund information - The one-time registration fee is non-refundable. Meal/ subscription fees are marked non-refundable. Other subscription fees (for example, cafeteria subscriptions) are explicitly non-refundable where stated. Fee payment options - Bank transfer / direct payment to the school account (Sidian Bank — account name: SABIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RUNDA; account number: 01053050000260; branch: Two Rivers / Head Office details provided in payment instructions). Payment details for school-related subscriptions and event payments use this bank account. - M‑Pesa Paybill instructions are provided for some payments (Paybill number 111999 with the account number field used for the school account reference). - Other accepted payment channels have included cheque and direct bank payments for event and subscription payments (payment channel options such as cheque or M‑Pesa are shown in the school payment instructions). Notes - The figures above are the fee schedule reported for the academic year shown in the school fee pack. Where optional services (transport, boarding, meals, uniform) are selected, those charges are additional to the annual tuition amounts listed.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The British National Curriculum (BNC) is taught across Early Years, Preparatory School, High School and Sixth Form. The curriculum emphasizes holistic development, with small class sizes and a progression where each stage builds on the previous one; core subjects include English, Kiswahili and Mathematics, the sciences and humanities, and a modern foreign language (French, German or Mandarin) offered as a core subject.	Curriculum details The SABIS Educational System is a skillfully researched curriculum based on international standards that is implemented through the SABIS learning cycle, classroom technology, and continual student assessment, with progress monitored via the SABIS Digital Platform. The foundation for student success expands in breadth and depth as students progress from Kindergarten to graduation. Starting in Kindergarten and continuing through graduation, the curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and enables students to develop fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili. There is strong emphasis on English and mathematics, and on the sciences in secondary school where students prepare for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs and the U.S.-based Advanced Placement (AP) program. Social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics, computer studies, and non-traditional subjects (robotics, 3D printing, web development) are integrated into the curriculum. A strong student-led component is embedded in the school day, and the SABIS Student Life Organization promotes participation in activities to develop leadership and life skills. The learning process includes frequent assessment and a 360° view of progress accessible to students, teachers, and parents via the SABIS Digital Platform.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results BIS publishes annual academic results, with BIS Academic Results pages for 2020 through 2025 available.	Exam results The SABIS Runda program prepares students to sit external exams such as IGCSEs, SAT, TOEFL, ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) exams by Grade 12, with an A-level pathway available in Grade 13. In Grades 10–11, students have the option to sit for IGCSE exams. The High School Diploma is accredited by Accreditation International (AI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), which means the diploma is recognized by colleges and universities in the U.S. and worldwide. SABIS graduates are accepted to universities around the world; a 2025 university acceptance list includes Curtin University, University of Sydney, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Drexel University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Rutgers University, The Citadel, University of Arizona, University of Connecticut, University of Kansas, University of Pittsburgh, INTO Manchester, and African Leadership Academy.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression University counselling at SABIS Runda prepares students to meet admissions requirements of the world's most competitive universities in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, the Middle and Far East, and Australia, with Africa to be added. With the support of a dedicated and highly skilled team, students have access to universities of their choice and ability. Graduates have gained acceptances to universities across multiple continents, as evidenced by the 2025 University Acceptances list (including institutions such as Curtin University, University of Sydney, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Drexel University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Rutgers University, The Citadel, University of Arizona, University of Connecticut, University of Kansas, University of Pittsburgh, INTO Manchester, and African Leadership Academy).
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 01 Contact us: Send an enquiry or book a personalized campus tour; a member of the admissions team will contact you as soon as possible. Step 02 Registration: To begin the application, click Apply Now to apply online or download the necessary forms and deliver them at your campus of choice. After the online application is received, a member of the admissions team will contact you. Step 03 Admission Interview: After registration, the child will be invited to take an assessment and interview conducted by the school principal or a senior leadership team member. There are no assessments for students under age 6. Admission requirements: IGCSE entry is from Year 1 (5+ years old) to Year 10 (15+ years old). A Level entry requires English language grade C, Mathematics grade C, and a minimum grade C in subjects the student intends to study.	Admissions 1. To initiate the admission process, submit the following documents to the registrar: Application for Admission Form; Student Medical Form and Vaccination Report; Copy of Birth Certificate and Passport; Copy of School Reports from the Previous School Year. After submission, placement testing for the grade level is organized. A final admission decision cannot be made without these documents. 2. If acceptance is granted, the parents complete additional forms: SABIS Digital Platform (SDP) Form; Guarantee Form; Pick-Up/Drop-Off Authorization Form; Uniform Selection Form; Transport Request Form (if required); Meals Request Form (if required). A Clearance Letter from the previous school is required if applicable. Nationality matters: non-Kenyan nationals receive assistance with the documentation required to apply for an annually renewable Pupil's Pass under Kenyan Immigration Law; Dependent's Passes are no longer exempt unless at least one parent has diplomatic status. 3. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of candidates, including the results of diagnostic testing and previous school records. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of SABIS® Runda to accommodate the candidate's needs. 4. Families are encouraged to visit SABIS® Runda for a school tour and to talk with admission staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. 5. There is no application deadline, but admission decisions are based on spaces available throughout the school year. Applications are accepted, but offers are granted based on space available. There is no joining fee on the first occasion of going through the admission process. 6. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved. This reserves the seat for the upcoming term and completes enrollment steps.
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